The Bundahishn or Knowledge from the Zand

By E.W. West

Book Overview

The Bundahishn Or Knowledge From The Zand is a book written by E. W. West that provides a comprehensive overview of the Zoroastrian religion and its beliefs. The book is based on the Bundahishn, a Zoroastrian text that describes the creation of the world, the nature of the universe, and the history of mankind. The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a specific topic such as the creation of the world, the nature of the elements, the history of mankind, and the end of the world. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading. Overall, The Bundahishn Or Knowledge From The Zand is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Zoroastrian religion and its teachings.And, afterwards, the wind spirit, so that it may not be contaminated (gumikht), stirs up the wind and atmosphere as the life stirs in the body; and the water was all swept away by it, and was brought out to the borders of the earth, and the wide-formed ocean arose therefrom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161458654
• ISBN13: 9781161458657
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"